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John Austin joined the European Committee of the Regions to discuss the link between populism and place, and how populism grows in deindustrialized regions.

"We need to define and enlist allies in a shared global agenda to strengthen our national economies and democracies," writes Nonresident Senior Fellow John Austin.

Can an administration that up to this point has been belligerent towards traditional US democratic allies and has rejected many forms of multilateralism be able to turn the page and shift from "America First" to "American Led"?

One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.

New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.

While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many are skeptical that a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short span of time.

Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

As attention returns to Gaza, majorities view a breakthrough in negotiations as unlikely in the foreseeable future.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford reflects on how the Council helps students dive in.

The Chicago City Council has tripled its legislation on foreign policy in the last four years.

The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future.

Cities have been called bastions of democracy, but authoritarian leaders across the globe are articulating their own visions for the future of urban spaces.

Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration.